Relocate to Stans
Save up to CHF 350/mo. vs. Swiss median
Tax rate 235% · Rank 9 of 11 municipalities in Nidwalden · Health insurance CHF 315/mo.
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Stans at a glance
Tax burden in Stans
Stans has a municipal tax rate of 235%, ranking 9 out of 11 municipalities in the canton of Nidwalden — 38.6 percentage points above the cantonal average.
Tax savings compared to the Swiss median
Compared to the Swiss median (CHF 15'290/year), residents of Stans pay approximately CHF 3'965 less income tax per year — equivalent to CHF 330 per month.
Health insurance premiums in Stans
For Stans we use the premium of cantonal premium region 1: CHF 315 per month for mandatory basic health insurance for adults (CHF 2,500 deductible, standard model with accident coverage, as of 2026). It is the median for the region and therefore the same for every municipality in the canton.
Rent prices in Stans
3-room apartments in Stans cost around CHF 1'426 per month (cantonal figure). Source: cantonal figure, FSO 2020 — no municipal figure is available.
Rental prices in Stans
| Apartment size | Median/month |
|---|---|
| 2 rooms | CHF 1'118 |
| 3 rooms | CHF 1'426 |
| 4 rooms | CHF 1'667 |
| 5 rooms | CHF 2'032 |
Reference taxes in Stans
| Gross income | Tax/year |
|---|---|
| CHF 60'000 | CHF 5'027 |
| CHF 80'000 | CHF 8'005 |
| CHF 100'000 | CHF 11'325 |
| CHF 120'000 | CHF 15'101 |
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Further information
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